Cate girls lacrosse went on a 6-2 scoring run in the first half and beat San Marcos 15-5 on Thursday.
San Marcos scored 21 seconds into the game when Ami Hammond assisted freshman Emma Neal.
Cate responded with four goals and then broke the game open to take an 11-3 halftime advantage. Lilly Reihl scored six goals to lead the Rams.
San Marcos sophomore goalie Shana Friedenberg had 12 saves and Hammond had a goal and an assist.
In the boys game, San Marcos’ defense dominated in a 7-2 victory over Cate. The Royals improve to 9-0.
The San Marcos boys host Newbury Park on Monday.